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Redefining K-Medicine: How Daegu’s W Hospital Became a National Hub for Hand Surgery

Redefining K-Medicine: How Daegu’s W Hospital Became a National Hub for Hand Surgery

At the entrance of the pediatric orthopedic surgery department on the sixth floor of Daegu W Hospital, a large, vibrant painting immediately catches...
Sweet Fruit, Bitter Risks: Why Experts Warn Against Pairing Grapefruit with Common Medications

Sweet Fruit, Bitter Risks: Why Experts Warn Against Pairing Grapefruit with Common Medications

Grapefruit is a subtropical fruit highly prized for its unique sweet-tart flavor, balancing a gentle sweetness with a subtle tang and a distinctive...
Expanded Health Insurance Coverage Lowers Barrier to Care for Rare Heart and Kidney Disorder

Expanded Health Insurance Coverage Lowers Barrier to Care for Rare Heart and Kidney Disorder

Patients suffering from light-chain amyloidosis, a rare and debilitating blood disorder that causes abnormal proteins...
Will a 'Second Gleevec' Emerge? The Race Heats Up for Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer Breakthroughs

Will a 'Second Gleevec' Emerge? The Race Heats Up for Rare Gastrointestinal Cancer Breakthroughs

A rare cancer can form in the wall of the stomach or intestines: gastrointestinal stromal tumor, or GIST.
Can Guava Juice Fight Anemia? New Study Shows Significant Hemoglobin Boost

Can Guava Juice Fight Anemia? New Study Shows Significant Hemoglobin Boost

Researchers at Aga Khan University in Pakistan recently published a comprehensive analysis evaluating the relationship...
Complete Remission in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Nesuparib Shows Early Clinical Promise

Complete Remission in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: Nesuparib Shows Early Clinical Promise

Early clinical data point to extended survival and the rare possibility of complete remission in metastatic pancreatic...
TWS’ Shinyu Swears by Raw Fish: Here’s How to Eat Sashimi Safely

TWS’ Shinyu Swears by Raw Fish: Here’s How to Eat Sashimi Safely

Shinyu, a member of the K-pop group TWS, is a certified raw fish fanatic, and he isn't shy about his culinary obsession.
Ebola spreads rapidly in DRC—how far have new vaccines and treatments come?

Ebola spreads rapidly in DRC—how far have new vaccines and treatments come?

A Reuters report said the U.K. media outlet The Guardian reported on the 19th (20th in Korea time) that the World...
DR Congo’s Historic World Cup Return in Jeopardy Over U.S. Ebola Quarantine Mandate

DR Congo’s Historic World Cup Return in Jeopardy Over U.S. Ebola Quarantine Mandate

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s first World Cup appearance in over half a century is facing a sudden crisis. U. S.
The Hype vs. Science: Creatine Boosts Muscle Strength, But Anti-Inflammatory Claims Lack Evidence

The Hype vs. Science: Creatine Boosts Muscle Strength, But Anti-Inflammatory Claims Lack Evidence

Creatine supplements have long been a staple in the fitness community, celebrated for their undeniable ability to...